A bed of sliced cucumbers and daikon topped with cooked mackerel fillet and drizzled with a tangy dressing.

Summer Mackerel Salad

Name: Summer Mackerel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: mackerel fillets, 5.3 oz cooked and flaked; Japanese cucumber, 1 thinly sliced; daikon radish, 1 thinly sliced; rice vinegar, 1/4 cup; soy sauce, 1/4 cup; honey, 1 tbsp; sesame oil, 1 tbsp; ginger, 1 tsp grated; garlic clove, 1 minced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; scallions, 2 tbsp chopped; sesame seeds, 2 tbsp toasted

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Cooking

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: June 18, 2023

This recipe is inspired by Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients. Our dish is a refreshing and light Main Course suitable for all kinds of diets. The key ingredient of this recipe is mackerel, a healthy fish that is readily available in the summer season. We pair it with daikon radish, cucumbers, and a tangy vinaigrette, making it a perfect summer meal.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mackerel fillets - 5.3 oz - cooked and flaked
Japanese cucumber - 1 - thinly sliced
Daikon radish - 1 - thinly sliced
Rice vinegar - 1/4 cup
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Honey - 1 tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
Ginger - 1 tsp - grated
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Scallions - 2 tbsp - chopped
Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp - toasted

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥒🍆🧂

Place the sliced daikon and cucumbers in a bowl. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Set aside for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to sweat.
Step 2 - 🧻🥢👈

Drain the vegetables and pat them dry with a towel. Arrange them on a large plate.
Step 3 - 🐟🔝

Arrange the cooked and flaked mackerel on top of the vegetables.
Step 4 - 🥢🍚🍯

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper.
Step 5 - 🥢💧🍶

Pour the vinaigrette over the mackerel fillets and vegetables.
Step 6 - 🍃🌰🌟

Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Step 7 - 🥢🍽️

Serve immediately.

Additional

This dish is a great option for those who want to enjoy a light meal that's also packed with flavor. It's an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin D. You can also serve this salad alongside some steamed rice or noodles to make it more filling. If you're not a fan of mackerel, you can try substituting it with grilled salmon or tuna. To make this recipe vegan, you can use tofu or grilled portobello mushrooms instead of fish.